Stephen M. Dupree: "Knoxville needs to remember that we are not a small village and cannot be governed that way."

Eric Adamcik: We need a county-wide community outreach center..."

Bryanna Shelton: "The first thing Knoxville need is more bike lanes."

Taylor McElheney: "Knoxville needs to be more environmentally conscious..."

Tiffany Higgins: "Knoxville really needs to revamp and develop the waterfront on both sides of the river downtown."

Richard Brooks: "What Knoxville needs is the ability to go from my house in Powell out to Farragut via mass transit without me having to drive somewhere and pay to park my car."

Heather Ripley: "What Knoxville really needs is an international airport."

Karyn Storts-Brinks: "I think what Knoxville needs is to put a few of its progressive-thinking Council members into the state Legislature."

Wade Slate: "Knoxville needs a downtown outdoor sports venue for high school football, baseball, and soccer."

Candance Reaves: "I want one building dedicated to the arts in Knoxville..."

Tinah Utsman: "Stricter spay and neuter laws—this would have to be done on a state level."

Bridgette O’Dell: "We could use New York-style Chinese food—that delivers."

Kelly S. Absher: "I feel Knoxville needs strong panhandling laws like Nashville."

M. Margaret Beach: "That downtown community needs to be able to bike/walk/push strollers farther afield—to North Knoxville, Fountain City, and Bearden, for instance."

Lisa Soland: "There are more ways to enjoy the evenings than to simply test out the new restaurants..."